Modern US History (2000-2024)

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Which person was the first Hispanic appointed as a justice to the Supreme Court?

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Sonia Sotomayor

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How did the U.S. foreign policy change after 9/11?

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The administration authorized preemptive strikes against nations sponsoring terrorism.

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The Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore, that a recount must take place by midnight of December 12th. What is the BEST way to describe the historical aspect of this Supreme Court case?

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This case marked the first time that the judicial branch directly involved itself in the outcome of a federal election.

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Advanced Energy Initiative: Changing the Way We Fuel Our Vehicles These proposals most clearly reflect the federal government's developing role in --

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Supporting Alternative Fuel Sources

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Today the world is heavily dependent on ______ for motive power, lubrication, fuel, dyes, drugs, and many synthetics. The widespread use of this resource has created serious environmental problems. The great quantities that are burned... generate most of the air pollution in industrialized countries, and spills have polluted oceans and coastlines. Which of these natural resources correctly fills in the blanks in this excerpt? Options: Coal, Iron, Gold, Petroleum

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Petroleum

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Which of the following was the primary reason for the US recession in 2008? War in Iraq and Afghanistan, Bankruptcy and collapse of several U.S. oil companies, Government bailouts of the US defense industry, Housing crisis due to defaults on mortgage loans

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Housing crisis due to defaults on mortgage loans

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Which piece of modern federal legislation has had the largest impact on the educational system of most American students?

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No Child Left Behind Act

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The passage of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security showed that-

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Security concerns led many Americans to accept greater government invasion of privacy

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Which of the following best represents the purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
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To increase military spending in the largest military buildup in U.S. history
To preserve and create jobs while trying to stimulate the economy
To help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
To provide affordable health care for all U.S. citizens

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To preserve and create jobs while trying to stimulate the economy

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What is a major significance of President Barrack Obama's election in 2008?

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First African American President